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Baptism, Beliefs about - Measurement Concept

Beliefs about the nature of Baptism
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Survey Questions

BPTCHLD3 from Religion in Italy
Only for those who don't have children: If you had children, what would be your choice about baptism?
 TOTAL%
1) I wouldn't baptize my children.593.5
2) I would baptize my children.131979.7
3) I would leave them free to choose.20212.2
4) I would leave the choice to my spouse/partner.311.8
5) I don't know.452.7
Missing2754
Total1656100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 4500
Variables: 345
Scope: Other: Italian sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
BAPCONV from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Elders
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? Conversion, pardon and cleansing (QP4_1B)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant38951.7
2) Significant19325.7
3) Somewhat significant8911.8
4) Not too significant456.0
5) Not at all significant172.3
6) No opinion101.3
7) Not familiar with theme91.2
Missing27
Total752100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 779
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPENTRY from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Elders
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? Entry into covenant community or relationship (QP4_1F)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant44258.6
2) Significant20026.5
3) Somewhat significant658.6
4) Not too significant141.9
5) Not at all significant50.7
6) No opinion101.3
7) Not familiar with theme182.4
Missing25
Total754100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 779
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPGIFT from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Elders
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? The gift of the Holy Spirit (QP4_1C)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant47463.5
2) Significant17623.6
3) Somewhat significant557.4
4) Not too significant182.4
5) Not at all significant121.6
6) No opinion91.2
7) Not familiar with theme20.3
Missing33
Total746100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 779
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPINCOR from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Elders
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? Incorporation into the body of Christ (QP4_1D)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant47464.1
2) Significant15821.4
3) Somewhat significant618.2
4) Not too significant182.4
5) Not at all significant81.1
6) No opinion111.5
7) Not familiar with theme101.4
Missing39
Total740100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 779
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPMINIS from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Elders
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? Source of ministry, discipleship or vocation (QP4_1H)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant16322.0
2) Significant19826.7
3) Somewhat significant16822.7
4) Not too significant8811.9
5) Not at all significant445.9
6) No opinion324.3
7) Not familiar with theme486.5
Missing38
Total741100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 779
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPPART from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Elders
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? Participation in Christ's death and resurrection (QP4_1A)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant35147.1
2) Significant20227.1
3) Somewhat significant8110.9
4) Not too significant557.4
5) Not at all significant283.8
6) No opinion182.4
7) Not familiar with theme111.5
Missing33
Total746100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 779
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPSIGNK from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Elders
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? The sign of the Kingdom (QP4_1E)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant22330.3
2) Significant21529.3
3) Somewhat significant13117.8
4) Not too significant648.7
5) Not at all significant233.1
6) No opinion304.1
7) Not familiar with theme496.7
Missing44
Total735100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 779
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPSSEAL from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Elders
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? Sign and seal of the Word (QP4_1G)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant29740.0
2) Significant19726.5
3) Somewhat significant9913.3
4) Not too significant557.4
5) Not at all significant212.8
6) No opinion233.1
7) Not familiar with theme516.9
Missing36
Total743100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 779
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBBURIED from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Elders
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? We have been buried with Christ [Romans 6] (QP2_2M)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant17323.8
2) Significant15921.9
3) Somewhat significant14019.3
4) Not too significant9913.6
5) Not at all significant517.0
6) Not familiar with passage10514.4
Missing52
Total727100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 779
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBCHILDR from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Elders
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Jesus welcomes the little children [Matthew 19] (QP2_2H)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant33045.0
2) Significant20227.5
3) Somewhat significant10314.0
4) Not too significant628.4
5) Not at all significant304.1
6) Not familiar with passage71.0
Missing45
Total734100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 779
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBCREATE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Elders
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? The creation of the world [Genesis 1-2] (QP4_2A)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant11315.3
2) Significant14019.0
3) Somewhat significant14820.1
4) Not too significant20828.2
5) Not at all significant11916.1
6) Not familiar with passage91.2
Missing42
Total737100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 779
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBEUNUCH from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Elders
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch [Acts 8] (QP2_2L)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant8211.4
2) Significant15120.9
3) Somewhat significant14720.4
4) Not too significant11415.8
5) Not at all significant608.3
6) Not familiar with passage16823.3
Missing57
Total722100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 779
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBFLOOD from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Elders
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? The flood in Genesis [Genesis 6-9] (QP4_2B)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant7310.0
2) Significant12817.5
3) Somewhat significant16823.0
4) Not too significant22030.1
5) Not at all significant12717.4
6) Not familiar with passage152.1
Missing48
Total731100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 779
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBJOHN from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Elders
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Jesus' baptism by John [Matthew 3] (QP2_2G)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant60679.9
2) Significant12216.1
3) Somewhat significant222.9
4) Not too significant40.5
5) Not at all significant20.3
6) Not familiar with passage20.3
Missing21
Total758100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 779
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBJORDAN from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Elders
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Crossing the Jordan [Joshua 3] (QP4_2D)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant608.4
2) Significant11616.2
3) Somewhat significant17424.4
4) Not too significant22030.8
5) Not at all significant11616.2
6) Not familiar with passage283.9
Missing65
Total714100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 779
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBNAAMAN from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Elders
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? The healing of Naaman [2 Kings 5] (QP4_2E)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant547.4
2) Significant11615.9
3) Somewhat significant15721.6
4) Not too significant18525.4
5) Not at all significant9212.6
6) Not familiar with passage12417.0
Missing51
Total728100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 779
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBNATNS from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Elders
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Go and make disciples of all nations [Matthew 28] (QP2_2I)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant32944.8
2) Significant20628.1
3) Somewhat significant10914.9
4) Not too significant547.4
5) Not at all significant294.0
6) Not familiar with passage71.0
Missing45
Total734100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 779
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBNOR from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Elders
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? There is neither Jew nor Greek [Galatians 3] (QP2_2N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant14620.4
2) Significant20028.0
3) Somewhat significant13318.6
4) Not too significant9112.7
5) Not at all significant425.9
6) Not familiar with passage10314.4
Missing64
Total715100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 779
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBONE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Elders
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? One Lord, one faith, one baptism [Ephesians 4] (QP2_2O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant45961.1
2) Significant17323.0
3) Somewhat significant587.7
4) Not too significant304.0
5) Not at all significant91.2
6) Not familiar with passage222.9
Missing28
Total751100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 779
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBPENTEC from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Elders
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? The gift of the spirit at Pentecost [Acts 2] (QP2_2K)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant23131.6
2) Significant19927.2
3) Somewhat significant14419.7
4) Not too significant8311.3
5) Not at all significant344.6
6) Not familiar with passage415.6
Missing47
Total732100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 779
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBREDSEA from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Elders
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Crossing the Red Sea [Exodus 14] (QP4_2C)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant7710.6
2) Significant12216.8
3) Somewhat significant15521.3
4) Not too significant23732.6
5) Not at all significant12517.2
6) Not familiar with passage101.4
Missing53
Total726100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 779
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBRIVER from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Elders
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? The river of life [Ezekiel 47, Revelation 22] (QP2_2Q)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant12216.9
2) Significant16122.2
3) Somewhat significant12917.8
4) Not too significant11015.2
5) Not at all significant608.3
6) Not familiar with passage14219.6
Missing55
Total724100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 779
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBROYAL from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Elders
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? You are a royal priesthood [1 Peter 2] (QP2_2P)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant13118.4
2) Significant17624.7
3) Somewhat significant13418.8
4) Not too significant10815.1
5) Not at all significant527.3
6) Not familiar with passage11215.7
Missing66
Total713100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 779
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBWATERS from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Elders
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Come to the waters [Isaiah 55] (QP2_2F)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant12217.4
2) Significant17424.8
3) Somewhat significant16523.5
4) Not too significant10815.4
5) Not at all significant547.7
6) Not familiar with passage7811.1
Missing78
Total701100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 779
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBWELL from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Elders
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Jesus and the woman at the well [John 4] (QP2_2J)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant15321.1
2) Significant18625.7
3) Somewhat significant17424.0
4) Not too significant13618.8
5) Not at all significant628.6
6) Not familiar with passage131.8
Missing55
Total724100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 779
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPCONV from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Clergy
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? Conversion, pardon and cleansing (QP4_1B)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant45442.4
2) Significant31929.8
3) Somewhat significant20218.8
4) Not too significant696.4
5) Not at all significant272.5
6) No opinion10.1
Missing21
Total1072100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 1093
Variables: 242
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Clergy
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPENTRY from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Clergy
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? Entry into covenant community or relationship (QP4_1F)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant85779.0
2) Significant18216.8
3) Somewhat significant393.6
4) Not too significant50.5
5) Not at all significant20.2
Missing8
Total1085100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 1093
Variables: 242
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Clergy
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPGIFT from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Clergy
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? The gift of the Holy Spirit (QP4_1C)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant64560.2
2) Significant28026.1
3) Somewhat significant11010.3
4) Not too significant232.1
5) Not at all significant121.1
6) No opinion10.1
Missing22
Total1071100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 1093
Variables: 242
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Clergy
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPINCOR from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Clergy
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? Incorporation into the body of Christ (QP4_1D)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant88682.5
2) Significant14913.9
3) Somewhat significant272.5
4) Not too significant60.6
5) Not at all significant40.4
6) No opinion20.2
Missing19
Total1074100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 1093
Variables: 242
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Clergy
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPMINIS from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Clergy
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? Source of ministry, discipleship or vocation (QP4_1H)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant33030.6
2) Significant36133.4
3) Somewhat significant24022.2
4) Not too significant1069.8
5) Not at all significant373.4
6) No opinion40.4
7) Not familiar with theme20.2
Missing13
Total1080100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 1093
Variables: 242
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Clergy
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPPART from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Clergy
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? Participation in Christ's death and resurrection (QP4_1A)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant72767.3
2) Significant22120.4
3) Somewhat significant888.1
4) Not too significant323.0
5) Not at all significant111.0
6) No opinion20.2
Missing12
Total1081100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 1093
Variables: 242
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Clergy
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPSIGNK from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Clergy
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? The sign of the Kingdom (QP4_1E)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant45242.2
2) Significant39536.8
3) Somewhat significant16115.0
4) Not too significant423.9
5) Not at all significant191.8
6) No opinion20.2
7) Not familiar with theme10.1
Missing21
Total1072100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 1093
Variables: 242
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Clergy
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPSSEAL from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Clergy
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? Sign and seal of the Word (QP4_1G)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant58854.2
2) Significant28526.3
3) Somewhat significant13512.4
4) Not too significant504.6
5) Not at all significant201.8
6) No opinion30.3
7) Not familiar with theme40.4
Missing8
Total1085100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 1093
Variables: 242
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Clergy
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBBURIED from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Clergy
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? We have been buried with Christ [Romans 6] (QP2_2M)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant55051.1
2) Significant26925.0
3) Somewhat significant15914.8
4) Not too significant787.2
5) Not at all significant181.7
6) Not familiar with passage20.2
Missing17
Total1076100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 1093
Variables: 242
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Clergy
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBCHILDR from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Clergy
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Jesus welcomes the little children [Matthew 19] (QP2_2H)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant43540.6
2) Significant31129.0
3) Somewhat significant21119.7
4) Not too significant898.3
5) Not at all significant242.2
6) Not familiar with passage10.1
Missing22
Total1071100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 1093
Variables: 242
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Clergy
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBCREATE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Clergy
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? The creation of the world [Genesis 1-2] (QP4_2A)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant18917.6
2) Significant27725.8
3) Somewhat significant29027.1
4) Not too significant22921.4
5) Not at all significant868.0
6) Not familiar with passage10.1
Missing21
Total1072100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 1093
Variables: 242
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Clergy
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBEUNUCH from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Clergy
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch [Acts 8] (QP2_2L)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant21520.2
2) Significant31229.3
3) Somewhat significant29327.5
4) Not too significant17516.4
5) Not at all significant666.2
6) Not familiar with passage50.5
Missing27
Total1066100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 1093
Variables: 242
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Clergy
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBFLOOD from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Clergy
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? The flood in Genesis [Genesis 6-9] (QP4_2B)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant12511.7
2) Significant21319.9
3) Somewhat significant31729.6
4) Not too significant30428.4
5) Not at all significant11010.3
6) Not familiar with passage10.1
Missing23
Total1070100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 1093
Variables: 242
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Clergy
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBJOHN from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Clergy
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Jesus' baptism by John [Matthew 3] (QP2_2G)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant79873.8
2) Significant21519.9
3) Somewhat significant575.3
4) Not too significant90.8
5) Not at all significant20.2
Missing12
Total1081100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 1093
Variables: 242
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Clergy
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBJORDAN from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Clergy
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Crossing the Jordan [Joshua 3] (QP4_2D)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant11510.8
2) Significant22821.4
3) Somewhat significant32630.7
4) Not too significant27926.2
5) Not at all significant11210.5
6) Not familiar with passage30.3
Missing30
Total1063100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 1093
Variables: 242
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Clergy
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBNAAMAN from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Clergy
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? The healing of Naaman [2 Kings 5] (QP4_2E)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant585.4
2) Significant17516.4
3) Somewhat significant32530.4
4) Not too significant35333.0
5) Not at all significant15314.3
6) Not familiar with passage60.6
Missing23
Total1070100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 1093
Variables: 242
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Clergy
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBNATNS from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Clergy
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Go and make disciples of all nations [Matthew 28] (QP2_2I)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant68463.6
2) Significant22921.3
3) Somewhat significant11410.6
4) Not too significant393.6
5) Not at all significant90.8
Missing18
Total1075100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 1093
Variables: 242
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Clergy
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBNOR from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Clergy
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? There is neither Jew nor Greek [Galatians 3] (QP2_2N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant48745.5
2) Significant28526.6
3) Somewhat significant18217.0
4) Not too significant827.7
5) Not at all significant343.2
6) Not familiar with passage10.1
Missing22
Total1071100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 1093
Variables: 242
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Clergy
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBONE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Clergy
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? One Lord, one faith, one baptism [Ephesians 4] (QP2_2O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant81475.4
2) Significant19117.7
3) Somewhat significant615.6
4) Not too significant80.7
5) Not at all significant60.6
Missing13
Total1080100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 1093
Variables: 242
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Clergy
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBPENTEC from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Clergy
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? The gift of the spirit at Pentecost [Acts 2] (QP2_2K)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant43440.4
2) Significant33030.7
3) Somewhat significant18717.4
4) Not too significant898.3
5) Not at all significant343.2
Missing19
Total1074100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 1093
Variables: 242
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Clergy
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBREDSEA from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Clergy
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Crossing the Red Sea [Exodus 14] (QP4_2C)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant17816.6
2) Significant25623.9
3) Somewhat significant29027.1
4) Not too significant24322.7
5) Not at all significant1059.8
Missing21
Total1072100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 1093
Variables: 242
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Clergy
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBRIVER from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Clergy
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? The river of life [Ezekiel 47, Revelation 22] (QP2_2Q)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant15514.5
2) Significant25623.9
3) Somewhat significant30228.2
4) Not too significant23221.6
5) Not at all significant12011.2
6) Not familiar with passage70.7
Missing21
Total1072100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 1093
Variables: 242
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Clergy
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBROYAL from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Clergy
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? You are a royal priesthood [1 Peter 2] (QP2_2P)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant30828.9
2) Significant33831.7
3) Somewhat significant24523.0
4) Not too significant12511.7
5) Not at all significant504.7
Missing27
Total1066100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 1093
Variables: 242
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Clergy
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBWATERS from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Clergy
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Come to the waters [Isaiah 55] (QP2_2F)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant21020.0
2) Significant27526.1
3) Somewhat significant28827.4
4) Not too significant19718.7
5) Not at all significant736.9
6) Not familiar with passage90.9
Missing41
Total1052100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 1093
Variables: 242
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Clergy
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBWELL from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Clergy
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Jesus and the woman at the well [John 4] (QP2_2J)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant14813.9
2) Significant29527.8
3) Somewhat significant30628.8
4) Not too significant23021.7
5) Not at all significant827.7
Missing32
Total1061100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 1093
Variables: 242
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Clergy
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
QA3 from Harris 1967 Survey on Catholics' View of their Church
We can best understand the importance of baptism by recalling that:
 TOTAL%
1) It introduces the Christian into the Body of Christ3317.7
2) It removes our inborn tendency to sin84.3
3) It admits the baptized to the other sacraments2815.1
4) It takes away Original Sin by conferring grace10858.1
5) It sets us apart from those who are not members of the True Church94.8
Missing812
Total186100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1967
Cases: 998
Variables: 628
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Unknown
BAPCONV from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, All
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? Conversion, pardon and cleansing (QP4_1B)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant108746.0
2) Significant66428.1
3) Somewhat significant35815.1
4) Not too significant1385.8
5) Not at all significant662.8
6) No opinion281.2
7) Not familiar with theme241.0
Missing88
Total2365100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 2453
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPENTRY from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, All
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? Entry into covenant community or relationship (QP4_1F)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant156965.8
2) Significant54722.9
3) Somewhat significant1606.7
4) Not too significant341.4
5) Not at all significant110.5
6) No opinion231.0
7) Not familiar with theme401.7
Missing69
Total2384100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 2453
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPGIFT from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, All
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? The gift of the Holy Spirit (QP4_1C)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant142360.2
2) Significant60225.5
3) Somewhat significant2219.4
4) Not too significant522.2
5) Not at all significant311.3
6) No opinion241.0
7) Not familiar with theme100.4
Missing90
Total2363100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 2453
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPINCOR from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, All
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? Incorporation into the body of Christ (QP4_1D)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant164770.0
2) Significant45919.5
3) Somewhat significant1255.3
4) Not too significant431.8
5) Not at all significant241.0
6) No opinion341.4
7) Not familiar with theme220.9
Missing99
Total2354100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 2453
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPMINIS from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, All
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? Source of ministry, discipleship or vocation (QP4_1H)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant59825.4
2) Significant70630.0
3) Somewhat significant52122.1
4) Not too significant24710.5
5) Not at all significant1175.0
6) No opinion713.0
7) Not familiar with theme954.0
Missing98
Total2355100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 2453
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPPART from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, All
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? Participation in Christ's death and resurrection (QP4_1A)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant129854.8
2) Significant56323.8
3) Somewhat significant2349.9
4) Not too significant1325.6
5) Not at all significant672.8
6) No opinion441.9
7) Not familiar with theme311.3
Missing84
Total2369100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 2453
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPSIGNK from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, All
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? The sign of the Kingdom (QP4_1E)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant80234.3
2) Significant75832.4
3) Somewhat significant39516.9
4) Not too significant1516.5
5) Not at all significant602.6
6) No opinion693.0
7) Not familiar with theme1014.3
Missing117
Total2336100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 2453
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPSSEAL from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, All
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? Sign and seal of the Word (QP4_1G)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant105244.5
2) Significant63927.0
3) Somewhat significant30512.9
4) Not too significant1476.2
5) Not at all significant532.2
6) No opinion572.4
7) Not familiar with theme1134.8
Missing87
Total2366100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 2453
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBBURIED from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, All
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? We have been buried with Christ [Romans 6] (QP2_2M)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant83135.9
2) Significant52222.5
3) Somewhat significant40017.3
4) Not too significant25310.9
5) Not at all significant1225.3
6) Not familiar with passage1878.1
Missing138
Total2315100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 2453
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBCHILDR from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, All
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Jesus welcomes the little children [Matthew 19] (QP2_2H)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant100142.5
2) Significant67328.6
3) Somewhat significant37916.1
4) Not too significant1948.2
5) Not at all significant813.4
6) Not familiar with passage251.1
Missing100
Total2353100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 2453
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBCREATE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, All
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? The creation of the world [Genesis 1-2] (QP4_2A)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant38816.7
2) Significant51222.0
3) Somewhat significant53923.2
4) Not too significant55623.9
5) Not at all significant30012.9
6) Not familiar with passage281.2
Missing130
Total2323100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 2453
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBEUNUCH from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, All
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch [Acts 8] (QP2_2L)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant34615.1
2) Significant54623.8
3) Somewhat significant55724.3
4) Not too significant36015.7
5) Not at all significant1848.0
6) Not familiar with passage30013.1
Missing160
Total2293100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 2453
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBFLOOD from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, All
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? The flood in Genesis [Genesis 6-9] (QP4_2B)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant25010.8
2) Significant44819.4
3) Somewhat significant58825.4
4) Not too significant64728.0
5) Not at all significant34214.8
6) Not familiar with passage381.6
Missing140
Total2313100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 2453
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBJOHN from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, All
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Jesus' baptism by John [Matthew 3] (QP2_2G)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant179375.0
2) Significant44418.6
3) Somewhat significant1124.7
4) Not too significant170.7
5) Not at all significant130.5
6) Not familiar with passage130.5
Missing61
Total2392100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 2453
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBJORDAN from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, All
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Crossing the Jordan [Joshua 3] (QP4_2D)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant2239.8
2) Significant42918.8
3) Somewhat significant60926.6
4) Not too significant62427.3
5) Not at all significant33614.7
6) Not familiar with passage652.8
Missing167
Total2286100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 2453
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBNAAMAN from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, All
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? The healing of Naaman [2 Kings 5] (QP4_2E)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant1456.3
2) Significant36115.6
3) Somewhat significant59425.7
4) Not too significant64027.7
5) Not at all significant33414.5
6) Not familiar with passage23510.2
Missing144
Total2309100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 2453
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBNATNS from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, All
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Go and make disciples of all nations [Matthew 28] (QP2_2I)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant121852.0
2) Significant60425.8
3) Somewhat significant30413.0
4) Not too significant1255.3
5) Not at all significant682.9
6) Not familiar with passage231.0
Missing111
Total2342100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 2453
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBNOR from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, All
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? There is neither Jew nor Greek [Galatians 3] (QP2_2N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant72331.5
2) Significant62127.0
3) Somewhat significant39617.2
4) Not too significant23510.2
5) Not at all significant1235.4
6) Not familiar with passage1988.6
Missing157
Total2296100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 2453
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBONE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, All
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? One Lord, one faith, one baptism [Ephesians 4] (QP2_2O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant157766.5
2) Significant49320.8
3) Somewhat significant1626.8
4) Not too significant522.2
5) Not at all significant371.6
6) Not familiar with passage512.2
Missing81
Total2372100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 2453
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBPENTEC from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, All
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? The gift of the spirit at Pentecost [Acts 2] (QP2_2K)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant81435.0
2) Significant66828.7
3) Somewhat significant41918.0
4) Not too significant2309.9
5) Not at all significant1104.7
6) Not familiar with passage853.7
Missing127
Total2326100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 2453
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBREDSEA from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, All
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Crossing the Red Sea [Exodus 14] (QP4_2C)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant30713.3
2) Significant47720.6
3) Somewhat significant54623.6
4) Not too significant60926.3
5) Not at all significant34414.9
6) Not familiar with passage321.4
Missing138
Total2315100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 2453
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBRIVER from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, All
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? The river of life [Ezekiel 47, Revelation 22] (QP2_2Q)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant37116.0
2) Significant51222.1
3) Somewhat significant52022.5
4) Not too significant41417.9
5) Not at all significant2279.8
6) Not familiar with passage26911.6
Missing140
Total2313100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 2453
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBROYAL from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, All
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? You are a royal priesthood [1 Peter 2] (QP2_2P)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant52422.9
2) Significant61026.6
3) Somewhat significant48921.3
4) Not too significant29913.0
5) Not at all significant1516.6
6) Not familiar with passage2199.6
Missing161
Total2292100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 2453
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBWATERS from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, All
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Come to the waters [Isaiah 55] (QP2_2F)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant41718.5
2) Significant55924.8
3) Somewhat significant56625.1
4) Not too significant37216.5
5) Not at all significant1797.9
6) Not familiar with passage1627.2
Missing198
Total2255100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 2453
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBWELL from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, All
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Jesus and the woman at the well [John 4] (QP2_2J)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant40817.7
2) Significant61826.8
3) Somewhat significant58825.5
4) Not too significant45919.9
5) Not at all significant1938.4
6) Not familiar with passage381.6
Missing149
Total2304100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 2453
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPCONV from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Members
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? Conversion, pardon and cleansing (QP4_1B)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant24245.0
2) Significant15228.3
3) Somewhat significant6712.5
4) Not too significant244.5
5) Not at all significant224.1
6) No opinion173.2
7) Not familiar with theme142.6
Missing40
Total538100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 578
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPENTRY from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Members
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? Entry into covenant community or relationship (QP4_1F)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant26949.6
2) Significant16330.1
3) Somewhat significant5610.3
4) Not too significant152.8
5) Not at all significant40.7
6) No opinion132.4
7) Not familiar with theme224.1
Missing36
Total542100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 578
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPGIFT from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Members
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? The gift of the Holy Spirit (QP4_1C)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant30255.6
2) Significant14526.7
3) Somewhat significant5610.3
4) Not too significant112.0
5) Not at all significant71.3
6) No opinion142.6
7) Not familiar with theme81.5
Missing35
Total543100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 578
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPINCOR from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Members
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? Incorporation into the body of Christ (QP4_1D)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant28653.3
2) Significant15128.1
3) Somewhat significant376.9
4) Not too significant183.4
5) Not at all significant122.2
6) No opinion213.9
7) Not familiar with theme122.2
Missing41
Total537100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 578
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPMINIS from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Members
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? Source of ministry, discipleship or vocation (QP4_1H)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant10519.8
2) Significant14727.7
3) Somewhat significant11221.1
4) Not too significant5310.0
5) Not at all significant366.8
6) No opinion356.6
7) Not familiar with theme438.1
Missing47
Total531100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 578
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPPART from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Members
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? Participation in Christ's death and resurrection (QP4_1A)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant21940.6
2) Significant13925.7
3) Somewhat significant6512.0
4) Not too significant458.3
5) Not at all significant285.2
6) No opinion244.4
7) Not familiar with theme203.7
Missing38
Total540100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 578
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPSIGNK from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Members
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? The sign of the Kingdom (QP4_1E)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant12523.7
2) Significant14828.1
3) Somewhat significant10319.5
4) Not too significant458.5
5) Not at all significant183.4
6) No opinion377.0
7) Not familiar with theme519.7
Missing51
Total527100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 578
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BAPSSEAL from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Members
How significant is each of these theological themes in your own personal understanding of Baptism? Sign and seal of the Word (QP4_1G)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant16731.2
2) Significant15729.3
3) Somewhat significant7013.1
4) Not too significant427.9
5) Not at all significant122.2
6) No opinion315.8
7) Not familiar with theme5610.5
Missing43
Total535100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 578
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBBURIED from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Members
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? We have been buried with Christ [Romans 6] (QP2_2M)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant10620.8
2) Significant9418.5
3) Somewhat significant10119.8
4) Not too significant7614.9
5) Not at all significant5310.4
6) Not familiar with passage7915.5
Missing69
Total509100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 578
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBCHILDR from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Members
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Jesus welcomes the little children [Matthew 19] (QP2_2H)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant23543.1
2) Significant16029.4
3) Somewhat significant6511.9
4) Not too significant437.9
5) Not at all significant264.8
6) Not familiar with passage162.9
Missing33
Total545100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 578
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBCREATE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Members
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? The creation of the world [Genesis 1-2] (QP4_2A)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant8616.8
2) Significant9418.4
3) Somewhat significant10119.8
4) Not too significant11823.1
5) Not at all significant9518.6
6) Not familiar with passage173.3
Missing67
Total511100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 578
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBEUNUCH from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Members
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch [Acts 8] (QP2_2L)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant489.5
2) Significant8316.5
3) Somewhat significant11723.3
4) Not too significant7114.1
5) Not at all significant5811.5
6) Not familiar with passage12625.0
Missing75
Total503100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 578
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBFLOOD from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Members
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? The flood in Genesis [Genesis 6-9] (QP4_2B)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant5110.0
2) Significant10721.0
3) Somewhat significant10320.2
4) Not too significant12324.2
5) Not at all significant10420.4
6) Not familiar with passage214.1
Missing69
Total509100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 578
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBJOHN from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Members
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Jesus' baptism by John [Matthew 3] (QP2_2G)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant38670.2
2) Significant10719.5
3) Somewhat significant336.0
4) Not too significant40.7
5) Not at all significant91.6
6) Not familiar with passage112.0
Missing28
Total550100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 578
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBJORDAN from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Members
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Crossing the Jordan [Joshua 3] (QP4_2D)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant479.3
2) Significant8516.8
3) Somewhat significant10921.5
4) Not too significant12524.7
5) Not at all significant10721.1
6) Not familiar with passage336.5
Missing72
Total506100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 578
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBNAAMAN from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Members
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? The healing of Naaman [2 Kings 5] (QP4_2E)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant336.5
2) Significant7013.8
3) Somewhat significant11222.0
4) Not too significant10119.9
5) Not at all significant8917.5
6) Not familiar with passage10320.3
Missing70
Total508100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 578
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBNATNS from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Members
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Go and make disciples of all nations [Matthew 28] (QP2_2I)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant20338.3
2) Significant16931.9
3) Somewhat significant8115.3
4) Not too significant326.0
5) Not at all significant305.7
6) Not familiar with passage152.8
Missing48
Total530100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 578
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBNOR from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Members
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? There is neither Jew nor Greek [Galatians 3] (QP2_2N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant9017.8
2) Significant13526.6
3) Somewhat significant8116.0
4) Not too significant6112.0
5) Not at all significant479.3
6) Not familiar with passage9318.3
Missing71
Total507100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 578
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBONE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Members
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? One Lord, one faith, one baptism [Ephesians 4] (QP2_2O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant30356.3
2) Significant12924.0
3) Somewhat significant427.8
4) Not too significant142.6
5) Not at all significant224.1
6) Not familiar with passage285.2
Missing40
Total538100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 578
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBPENTEC from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Members
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? The gift of the spirit at Pentecost [Acts 2] (QP2_2K)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant14728.4
2) Significant13926.9
3) Somewhat significant8817.0
4) Not too significant5811.2
5) Not at all significant428.1
6) Not familiar with passage438.3
Missing61
Total517100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 578
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBREDSEA from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Members
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Crossing the Red Sea [Exodus 14] (QP4_2C)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant519.9
2) Significant9919.3
3) Somewhat significant10119.6
4) Not too significant12925.1
5) Not at all significant11322.0
6) Not familiar with passage214.1
Missing64
Total514100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 578
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBRIVER from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Members
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? The river of life [Ezekiel 47, Revelation 22] (QP2_2Q)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant9418.3
2) Significant9518.5
3) Somewhat significant8917.3
4) Not too significant7214.0
5) Not at all significant479.1
6) Not familiar with passage11722.8
Missing64
Total514100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 578
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBROYAL from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Members
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? You are a royal priesthood [1 Peter 2] (QP2_2P)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant8516.7
2) Significant9618.8
3) Somewhat significant11021.6
4) Not too significant6512.7
5) Not at all significant499.6
6) Not familiar with passage10520.6
Missing68
Total510100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 578
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBWATERS from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Members
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Come to the waters [Isaiah 55] (QP2_2F)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant8517.0
2) Significant11022.0
3) Somewhat significant11322.6
4) Not too significant6713.4
5) Not at all significant5210.4
6) Not familiar with passage7314.6
Missing78
Total500100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 578
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BBWELL from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2009 - The Sacraments, Members
How significant is each of these Bible passages for your own personal understanding of Baptism? Jesus and the woman at the well [John 4] (QP2_2J)
 TOTAL%
1) Very significant10620.5
2) Significant13726.6
3) Somewhat significant10820.9
4) Not too significant9217.8
5) Not at all significant499.5
6) Not familiar with passage244.7
Missing62
Total516100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 578
Variables: 217
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
NOBAPTIS from Mennonite Church Member Profile, 1989
Baptism is neither necessary nor proper for infants and small children.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree113737.1
2) Agree143746.8
3) Uncertain2417.8
4) Disagree1755.7
5) Strongly disagree782.6
Missing18
Total3068100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1989
Cases: 3083
Variables: 451
Scope: Other
Frame: Other: Mennonite congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Administered in group setting
BAPTISM1 from Beliefs and Inter-Church Relations, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, 1987
Which of the following statements comes closest to your own belief about Baptism?
 TOTAL%
1) Baptism is primarily a means of grace through which we receive forgiveness of sins.137295.0
2) Baptism is primarily a personal testament that an individual has decided to become a Christian.453.1
3) Baptism is primarily a rite of passage which tells everyone 'this person is now a member of our church.'211.5
4) Baptism is primarily a ritual which allows family and friends to officially name and welcome a new-born child.50.3
8) New response10.1
Missing5
Total1444100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1987
Cases: 1449
Variables: 150
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
BAPTISM1 from Combined Panel Surveys of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, 1987
Which of the following statements comes closest to your own belief about Baptism?
 TOTAL%
1) Baptism is primarily a means of grace through which we receive forgiveness.137095.0
2) Baptism is primarily a personal testament that an individual has decided to become a Christian.453.1
3) Baptism is primarily a rite of passage which tells everyone 'this person is now a member of our church.'211.5
4) Baptism is primarily a ritual which allows family and friends to officially name and welcome a new-born child.50.3
8) New response10.1
Missing427
Total1442100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1987
Cases: 1869
Variables: 999
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed

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